Teach Yourself Visually Sock Knitting

Author(s): Laura Chau

Publisher: Visual, Year: 2008

Description:
Socks are portable, fun to knit, and quick to complete—and they make great gifts. This step-by-step guide walks you through all the techniques used to knit beautiful socks—from buying yarn to working on double-pointed needles, from turning a heel to grafting a toe. It covers knitting socks top-down, toe-up, and flat, explains how to create various heels and toes, and gives you a dozen original patterns for everything from baby booties to knee socks. Whether youre new to knitting or just new to socks, youll learn the skills needed for a lifetime of creative sock knitting.